ConcernedApe Confirms Another Stardew Valley Switch 2 Edition Update

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The developer of Stardew Valley, ConcernedApe, has announced that updates are coming soon to fix some bugs in the Nintendo Switch 2 version. Stardew Valley, created by Eric Barone, is a hugely popular and influential indie farming game that helped kickstart the current trend of cozy and relaxing games. It’s been released on many different platforms, including consoles and mobile devices, and recently became available on Nintendo’s latest console.

The updated version of Stardew Valley launched on December 25th for the Switch 2, offering improvements on Nintendo’s latest console. It now supports up to four players locally on one screen and eight players online. A new feature called GameShare lets players try the game even if they don’t own it. The Switch 2 version also fully supports mouse controls using the Joy-Con 2. Recent updates are now available to fix bugs and further refine a new feature within the game.

Stardew Valley Switch 2 Edition is Getting an Update

ConcernedApe, the creator of Stardew Valley, has provided an update on the upcoming patch for the Switch 2 version of the game. The patch will fix a problem where the crafting system sometimes uses the wrong items. It will also improve mouse controls, though the specific changes haven’t been detailed yet. ConcernedApe also explained that the European release of the Switch 2 version is being delayed until this patch is ready, ensuring a smoother experience for players in that region.

Items Affected by Crafting Bug

  • Blue Grass Starter
  • Heavy Furnace
  • Deluxe Worm Bin
  • Fish Smoker
  • Mushroom Log
  • Speed-Gro
  • Treasure Totem
  • Statue of Blessings
  • Deluxe Bait
  • Challenge Bait
  • Moss Soup

The recently released version of Stardew Valley for the Switch 2 greatly improves the game’s multiplayer options. While the original Switch version allowed up to two players to play together locally on one screen, and others to join wirelessly without a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, the Switch 2 version supports online play with up to eight players—though a Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for online play. Current Stardew Valley owners on Nintendo Switch can upgrade to the Switch 2 version for free.

Image via ConcernedApe

ConcernedApe Has Lots More Coming for Stardew Valley

Recent months have brought exciting news for Stardew Valley fans, including updates coming to the Switch 2 Edition and the announcement of a new 1.7 update. While developer ConcernedApe hasn’t revealed a release date for the 1.7 patch, the news was a pleasant surprise considering he’s also working on another game, Haunted Chocolatier. ConcernedApe has expressed a long-term commitment to Stardew Valley, even suggesting the game could receive updates for decades to come.

Image via ConcernedApe

As a huge fan, I’m still amazed by how incredibly popular Stardew Valley remains, almost ten years after it first came out! It’s consistently ranked as one of the best indie games ever, and it’s sold over 41 million copies – that’s amazing! I also think Stardew Valley really kicked off the whole farming sim craze we’ve seen lately, inspiring tons of other developers, both indie and big studios, to create their own versions. And with ConcernedApe still working on it, it just gives me even more reason to keep playing for years to come!

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2026-01-01 00:04